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P930 CPK

1997 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,597 mi
Last recorded94,597 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Alto48,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP930 CPK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 94,597 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 94,597 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre leaking pressure rapidly

Pass 16 Dec 2009 92,038 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 15 Dec 2009 92,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2008 85,850 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 85,850 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear wheel bearing need adjustment

rear metal brake pipe has corrision

Pass 6 Nov 2007 76,507 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 76,381 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

freeplay in nearside rear wheel bearing

front brake pads look low

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear outer tyre wall perishing

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2006 68,181 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 68,181 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?

Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,909
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
84,341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,718
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,073
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,495
brake binding 15,456
Stop lamp not working 14,627
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P930 CPK is a 1997 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 48,682 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Alto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33,718 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P930 CPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Alto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P930 CPK registered?

P930 CPK is a 1997 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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